News of Billy Graham's death is "fake news." He's more alive than ever! The life he now lives will never end. THAT was his message. If not true, his entire life was a tragedy. It wasn't. My tribute to Dr. Billy Graham attached. https://t.co/KJU3aoA4aC

Rev. Billy Graham was an American icon who lived a remarkable life and whose ministry helped change the lives of and give hope to millions of people in our country and around the world. I know Tennesseans join me today in celebrating his extraordinary life.

Former President Jimmy Carter released a statement about Graham's death:

"Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of The Reverend Bill Graham," Carter said. "Tirelessly spreading a message of fellowship and hope, he shaped the spiritual lives of tens of millions of people worldwide.

"Broad-minded, forgiving and humble in his treatment of others, he exemplified the life of Jesus Christ by constantly reaching out for opportunities to serve. He had an enormous influence on my own spiritual life, and I was pleased to count Reverend Graham among my advisers and friends."

Others remembered a Memphis connection as they shared thoughts about Graham:

Stranded in DC after 9/11, I and some colleagues drove home to DFW. We listened quietly on the car radio to Billy Graham's sermon at the National Memorial Service while driving through Memphis. Tears with hope then, tears with hope as I recall it this morning. RIP @BillyGraham